1954 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

This very special collection is offered from Dr. Karl Peace, an esteemed collector dedicated to the Studebaker marque. Following his donation, in its entirety, of his car collection to the Georgia Southern University Foundation, the collection is offered, entirely without reserve, via Hagerty Marketplace.

“Most trustworthy trucks on any job”. After World War II, Chevrolet resumed civilian vehicle production and rolled out their new “Advance Design” pickups in May 1947. These trucks boasted modern features such as vent windows and in 1951, a restyled grille. They received their first major restyle in 1954, including a triple row of large horizontal grille bars countered by a vertical bar. An important change was the use of a one-piece curved windshield. The cargo box was changed that year, too, with higher walls and a flat top rail. Even the hood ornament was redesigned, while cabs continued to be offered in three-window and deluxe five-window versions. The Advance Design pickups were powered by various six-cylinder engines, and in 1954, an automatic transmission was added to the ever-expanding list of options. Chevrolet remained the leading truck manufacturer, and could rightfully boast, “First in sales year after year.”

The updated design of the 1954 Chevrolet Series 3100 half-ton pickups was offered less than two years, making them somewhat rare today. Powered by a Chevy Small Block V8, this 1954 3100 three-window pickup is ready to carry on the hard-working Advance Design tradition.  

• Offered from the Dr. Karl Peace & Georgia Southern University Car Collection 

• Powered by a Small Block Chevy V8 with Edelbrock carburetor and intake manifold 

• American Racing VN506 wheels 

• BFGoodrich Radial T/A 215/70 15 inch tires 

• Finished in Black with Brown cloth and vinyl bench seat with dropdown arm rest 

• Outfitted with an oak bed floor 

• Side-mounted spare with chrome cover 

• The chassis number (H54S043475) decodes as: 

  • H – Series 3100 

  • 54 – Model Year 1954 

  • S – St. Louis, Missouri assembly plant 

  • 043475 – Plant Production Number 

• Please note that while this truck displays just under 18,218 miles at the time of listing, the true mileage is unknown 

Features 

• Aftermarket AM/FM radio

• Automatic transmission

• Center console 

• Running boards with chrome step plates 

• Functional vent windows  

• Roll-up side windows  

• Exterior sun visor 

• Chrome front bumper  

• Dual chrome side view mirrors  

• Pop-up cowl vent  

• Dual sun visors  

• Dual exhaust system with chrome extensions 

• Rear step bumper with hitch receiver 

Known Imperfections 

• Please note that all lots in The Dr. Karl Peace & Georgia Southern University Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation, in a garage facility. The Hagerty Marketplace Team endeavored to bring the cars back to running potential, however, as a result of the extended passive display, it is to be assumed that all lots will require additional mechanical attention before being driven safely on open roads. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term storage and require sorting to perform best and safely. All lots are sold as is, where is. 

• Minor delamination of passenger vent window 

• Deteriorated finish the gauges  

• Pitted horn button 

Additional Notes

Title in transit.

What does Title in Transit mean?

Dr. Peace began a career in biostatistics in the pharmaceutical industry in 1978. His early career path saw him rise to vice president of worldwide technical operations at Parke-Davis / Warner Lambert, followed by his founding of Biopharmaceutical Research Consultants Inc. in 1989. Dozens of international biotech and pharmaceutical companies relied on his expertise for development and regulatory approval of dozens of medicines, including drugs used to treat Alzheimer’s disease, hypertension, arthritis, anxiety, depression and panic attacks, and gastrointestinal ulcers. In 1998 Dr. Peace approached Georgia Southern University with a plan to establish a biostatistics center, a corresponding program of study in biostatistics at the graduate level, and a school of public health. He returned to the Statesboro, Georgia, campus in the fall of 2000, when Georgia Southern began to offer the Master of Public Health degree in biostatistics. In 2004, his endowment to honor his late wife led to the creation of the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health. He is author, co-author or editor of 15 books, 22 book chapters, and over 100 articles in the scientific, medical or biostatistical literature; and is the recipient of over 50 prestigious awards.

Georgia Southern University’s 10 colleges, schools and departments offer 132 different degree programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate levels. These programs are offered on the University’s beautiful campuses in Statesboro, Savannah, Hinesville and through online instruction. A unit of the University System of Georgia, the University boasts 300-plus student organizations, outstanding Division I athletics and state-of-the art residence halls and campus facilities. Since 1906, the University’s hallmark has been a culture of engagement that bridges theory with practice, extends the learning environment beyond the classroom and promotes student growth and life success.

Additionally, due to the remote location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite beginning Wednesday, June 19 through Thursday, June 27. No cars can be retrieved prior to June 19 and any lots remaining after June 27 will be transported to the Hagerty Garage + Social in Savannah, Georgia (with costs of transport and a $50/day storage fee assessed to the buyer).

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. 

Contact: Ramsey Potts Phone: 912.508.4096 email: rpotts@hagerty.com